Don't Sleep In the Subway

Petula Clark

About Don't Sleep In the Subway

"Don't Sleep in the Subway" is a song written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent and recorded by Petula Clark, for whom it was an April 1967 single release. It received a 1968 Grammy award nomination for best contemporary song, losing to "Up, Up and Away" by The 5th Dimension.


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You wander around on your own little cloud
When you don't see the why or the wherefore
You walk out on me when we both disagree
'Cause to reason is not what you care for

I've heard it all a million times before
Take off your coat, my love, and close the door

Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
Don't stand in the pouring rain
Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
The night is long
Forget your foolish pride
Nothing's wrong
Now you're beside me again

You try to be smart, then you take it to heart
'Cause it hurts when your ego is deflated
Ooh, you don't realize that it's all compromise
And the problems are so overrated

Goodbye means nothing when it's all for show
So why pretend you've somewhere else to go

Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
Don't stand in the pouring rain
Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
The night is long
Forget your foolish pride
Nothing's wrong
Now you're beside me again

Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
Don't stand in the pouring rain
Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
The night is long
Forget your foolish pride
Nothing's wrong
Now you're beside me again
Oh
Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'
Don't stand in the pouring rain
Don't sleep in the subway, darlin'

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Petula Clark

Petula Sally Olwen Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932) is an English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades. more »

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Written by: JACKIE TRENT, TONY HATCH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

Song Composition
Fact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was written by Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch, two significantly influential British songwriters.
Artistry
Fact: Although the song was popularized by Petula Clark, Trent and Hatch penned the tune and worked as a dynamic duo in the realm of popular music during the 1960s.
Song Theme
Fact: The song tells the story of a woman who implores her boyfriend not to leave her after an argument, using the metaphor of not sleeping in the subway, similar to advising him not to do anything reckless or thoughtless out of anger.
Chart Performance
Fact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was a success for Petula Clark. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1967.
Album
Fact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" was originally featured on Petula Clark's album "These Are My Songs", released in 1967.
Musical Style
Fact: The song is an example of the female-led, upbeat Britpop that was popular during the 1960s.
Performances
Fact: Petula Clark included "Don't Sleep in the Subway" in her setlist for most of her concert tours, keeping the song alive for her many fans.
Cover Versions
Fact: "Don't Sleep in the Subway" has been covered by several artists including Frank Sinatra and Matt Monro.

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